Diet Coach

Diet Coach Success Stories [2024]

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Updated: September 25th, 2024

Struggling to stick to your diet? You’re not alone, and that’s where the role of a diet coach comes in.

A diet coach is a professional who helps people create and follow personalized eating plans tailored to their unique goals and lifestyles. This business involves more than just general diet advice; it’s about offering specialized guidance, accountability, and motivation to clients who want to achieve their nutrition goals.

Imagine helping others transform their lives by guiding them towards healthier eating habits, all while building a rewarding and flexible business. You’ll need a foundational knowledge of nutrition, strong communication skills, and a genuine desire to help people improve their wellbeing. Whether you choose to meet clients virtually or in-person, the satisfaction of seeing their progress will make the hard work worthwhile.

Starting a diet coaching business offers an opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives while fostering your own entrepreneurial spirit.

In this list, you'll find real-world diet coach success stories and very profitable examples of starting a diet coach that makes money.

1. NutritionHQ. ($960K/year)

Ricky Hall, the founder of NutritionHQ, was inspired to start his nutrition store after his own personal weight loss journey. After seeing a picture of himself overweight, he purchased a book about nutrition and supplements, lost over 50 pounds, and became passionate about helping others improve their health. This passion led him to open his first store in 2000 and eventually start NutritionHQ in 2015 after leaving a franchise concept that didn't align with his values. The business has since experienced impressive growth, with overall sales in 2020 beating the previous year by 21.2%.

How much money it makes: $960K/year
How much did it cost to start: $175K
How many people on the team: 0

How I Started An $80K/Month Vitamins And Supplements Business And Franchising

NutritionHQ is a successful franchise offering expert nutrition coaching, customized supplement plans, and the best health & wellness products, generating over $80k per month, set to expand massively to hit their 2030 goal of 100 locations with the system generating over $10 million in revenue.

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2. Type2Diet ($12K/year)

Brent Bottelsen, one of the partners of Type2Diet, came up with the idea for the business while having a conversation with his daughter about marshmallow ice cream cones. However, realizing the severity of diabetes and its impact on his wife's family, he decided to create a meal replacement product specifically formulated for diabetics. After extensive research and collaboration with medical professionals, Type2Diet was created to help people beat diabetes and improve their overall health.

How much money it makes: $12K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
How many people on the team: 3

On Creating A Meal Replacement Shake For People With Diabetes

Type2Diet is a first-of-its-kind Meal Replacement company specifically focused on helping people beat their diabetes, using a proprietary blend specifically targeting healing diabetes that has helped thousands across the country put their diabetes in check, obtain energy and lower their blood sugar levels.

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